Garment with a shape-retaining shirt collar for use under outerwear
The undershirt with an elastic knit fabric and reinforced collar addresses the need for a comfortable, formal garment that maintains its shape under outerwear, offering elegance and ease of care.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002837
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
AI Technical Summary
There is a need for a garment that provides the formal look of a dress shirt while offering the comfort of an undershirt, particularly maintaining a stable collar under close-fitting outerwear.
A slim-fit undershirt made from elastic knit fabric with a reinforced, two-layer collar construction, featuring a thermally fixed insert for stability, and optionally a short button placket for a classic appearance.
The garment combines the comfort of an undershirt with the formal look of a dress shirt, ensuring the collar remains upright under outerwear, providing elegance and versatility without adding bulk.
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Abstract
Description
1. Title of the invention
[0001] Garment with a shape-retaining shirt collar for use under outerwear. 2. State of the art
[0002] Traditional dress shirts have long been a staple of formal and semi-formal attire. They typically feature a collar reinforced with interlining, giving the wearer a neat and tidy appearance. However, when worn under sweaters, pullovers, or cardigans, dress shirts are often uncomfortable because they appear bulky, add multiple layers of fabric, and restrict movement.
[0003] Undershirts, on the other hand, are lightweight, stretchy, and comfortable to wear, but they lack a collar and therefore don't offer a formal look. The market currently offers no solution that combines the visual advantages of a dress shirt with the comfort of an undershirt. 3. Problem underlying the invention
[0004] There is a need to provide a garment that conveys the formal look of a shirt but offers the comfort of an undershirt. In particular, the collar should remain stable even when the garment is worn under close-fitting outerwear. 4. Solution to the problem (invention)
[0005] The invention relates to a garment, in particular an undershirt, with the following features: 1. Hull section: ◯ Made from an elastic knit fabric material, consisting mainly of cotton with an elastane component. ◯ Slim-fit cut that fits snugly to the body and does not add bulk. 2. Collar: Made from woven material. ◯ Two-layer construction with reinforced insert (interlining), preferably thermally fixed. ◯ Insert with medium to high stiffness, so that the collar remains upright even during movement. 3. Button placket (plaque): ◯ optionally with a short button placket to visually imitate a classic shirt 5. Advantages of the invention • Comfort: Thanks to the elastic, breathable material, the garment feels like an undershirt and fits comfortably against the body. • Elegance: The specially constructed, reinforced collar ensures that the garment gives the impression of a classic shirt, even under sweaters or cardigans. • Versatility: Suitable for office, leisure and travel, as no ironing is required and the product is easy to care for. • Level of innovation: So far, no comparable garment exists that combines the look of a shirt with the comfort of an undershirt.
Claims
[1] (Main claim): Garment comprising: • a torso section made of elastic, body-hugging material (1) and • a woven fabric shirt collar attached to it, characterized by , that the shirt collar is provided with a reinforced lining which ensures its shape stability, whereby the external appearance in the visible area corresponds to a conventional shirt collar without losing the wearing properties of an undershirt (2). [2] Garment according to claim 1, characterized by , that the torso part (1) consists of cotton with a variable elastane content. [3] Garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the collar (2) is designed as a Kent collar, button-down collar or a comparable collar shape. The dimensionally stable lining of the collar is thermally fixed. [4] Garment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the connection between the torso and collar is made by a concealed seam that is not visible when worn. [5] Garment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a short, suggested button placket (3) is provided in the chest area, which simulates the look of a full shirt. [6] Garment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the torso part (1) is designed so that it lies flat under outer clothing without wrinkles.